Roland Rock

What a great show of interest! Glad that those who came last year had sufficient fun to do it again, and great to see new faces. Can't wait to demo some COG pedals!

I always thought that the ATK was my favourite Ibanez bass - that has now changed since I've seen the Talman. Now all we need is a black/BWB/maple five string version

Struggling to see the Höfner TBH :-(

Nice one Shell. Here's to the next four years!

Quick update on my Accountant compressor - without it, the resonant peaks of my dub siren effect make it unuseable - think damaged PA and deafness. With the Accountant in its limiter setting, I can crank the siren and it stays even, and then easily adjust the level to the perfect volume. I'm a happy man :-)

[quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1422443611' post='2672635'] I think these handles are a great improvement , & how hard can it be to turn them the other way . [/quote] Yeah, they are easily unscrewed, although I know that Alex uses a sealant around the handles too

The handles look the same as the ones on the '69er. I can't say I ever noticed the 'upside down handle' issue. Then again, I never felt the need to ask for help when lifting it :-)

So just buy BRX's Solitaire. Job done.

[quote name='KevB' timestamp='1422355247' post='2671446'] Here's the set list of the band that Roland Rock used to be in; [url="http://www.rebelrebelband.co.uk/Set%20List%20&%20Tracks.htm"]http://www.rebelrebelband.co.uk/Set%20List%20&%20Tracks.htm[/url] [/quote] Thanks for that Kev, trip down memory lane - and some tracks that I recorded that I had forgotten about!

I was in a Bowie tribute for a few years before my current band - great fun. The Ziggy album is an entity in itself; there are many people who only go to see the Ziggy stuff. As such, we ended up playing a few gigs where the first set was the Ziggy album in its entirety. This was a huge hit for those particular fans, who knew every word and every note which came next. Other ones which went down really well were Life on Mars, Let's Dance, Modern Love, Heroes etc. Funny that you all knew China Girl - i didn't know it and never warmed to it :-( My personal favourites to play were Hang on to Yourself, Fame and Boys Keep Swinging Good memories, and some great gigs

Alibabu got my vote this month. Lots of lovely synthy goodness

[quote name='Jenny_Innie' timestamp='1422309144' post='2671105'] Do you think it actually will be 2000 watts? Will it be much louder than a PF800 or an RH750 for example? It's also quite a cheap thing. Does that mean it'll be quite low quality? [/quote] 2000w peak would be loud. 2000w RMS (ie continuous power) would be very loud! Saying that, in my experience, D class watts don't produce the volume that the equivalent solid state watts do, which in turn don't produce the volume that valve watts do. Will it be louder than the PF800? Most likely, but nowhere near twice as much - more like 12% louder The RH750 is a bit more contentious due to the 'actual' wattage issue, so best not go there :-) In terms of quality, Bugera is a sub brand of Behinger, who make some poor stuff, and some that is great value for money. I certainly wouldn't dismiss it on the strength of the brand or price. I'm looking forward to seeing the reviews for this.

I like the type of jam night where there is a house band whos bass player will gladly let you sit in for a few songs if you show an interest e.g. The Black Swan, York (jazz) I've turned up to some 'jam' nights, but unless you are one of their mates, or your entire band have pre-booked a mini slot, you don't have a chance e.g. The Volo, Nottingham (blues/Rock)

Speaking of Klotz cable, I once had OBBM send me a cable of Klotz instead of the usual Vandamme, and I found it horribly stiff and annoying. I always specify Vandamme with him now. I don't know if it was a one off nasty cable?

For the clean reggae tone I like, the best was Wood & Tronics Ergon 5 through Glockenklang Soul head and BF Super Twin. I'd still have that rig if the head had had more headroom.

Yeah, I've been on Spotify since 2009, but am such a tightass that I've only just gone premium now that this 99p offer has come up :-D I still buy CDs though

[quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1421948375' post='2667022'] A great day last year. [/quote] I'll bring your UJahm goodie bag!

I never play with my watch or ring on. Congrats BTW

Is that pic just a computer rendering? The inputs are kinda funny lookin

Goat [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aen0yyHX8Nk"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aen0yyHX8Nk[/url]

I use DSP/programmable EQ in the form of a Crown power amp. I think that the technology has some a long way since those Ashdown jobbies

What was I saying about being GAS free? That looks gorgeous. Any detail on the power section?

A good tip for pedal packaging. Go to a supermarket pharmacy and ask for some of their inflatable medicine packaging. A standard pedal fits perfectly and the pedal has a fun zorbing experience on its way to its new owner.

My local amp tech has made a 1000w all valve bass amp. I want it.

Something strong enough to instill confidence